The cheapest and fastest trains from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€35
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€55
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 13 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 14 m
Trains on Sep 19
7
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 7 trains from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, including 7 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:55 AM2h14Freiburg Hbf11:09 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€351One-way0 transfers
12:55 PM2h14Freiburg Hbf3:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€401One-way0 transfers
4:55 AM2h14Freiburg Hbf7:09 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€401One-way0 transfers
10:27 AM2h13Freiburg Hbf12:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€461One-way0 transfers
5:55 AM2h14Freiburg Hbf8:09 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€631One-way0 transfers
10:27 AM2h13Freiburg Hbf12:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€461One-way0 transfers
9:27 AM2h13Freiburg Hbf11:40 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€801One-way0 transfers
5:55 AM2h14Freiburg Hbf8:09 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€631One-way0 transfers
8:55 AM2h14Freiburg Hbf11:09 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€351One-way0 transfers
9:55 AM2h14Freiburg Hbf12:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€831One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a flight costs an average of €531.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€42 Average price | €531 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average €42.
A bus is €509 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average €531.
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 27m.
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (2h 14m by train vs 2h 31m by car). Tickets start at around €42 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 372 | On time 10:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 6 | On time 11:27 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 1:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 11:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 2:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 370 | On time 12:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 72 | On time 1:27 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 106 · ICE 596 | On time 1:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 4:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 278 | On time 2:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 5:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 4 | On time 3:27 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 5:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 104 · ICE 594 | On time 3:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 6:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 276 | On time 4:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 70 | On time 5:27 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 7:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 5:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 274 | On time 6:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h31 | 9:26 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2 | On time 7:27 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h16 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 100 · ICE 590 | On time 7:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
17130 · 4738 · ICE 272 | 8:00 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3h09 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
![]() | 4:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 7:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:27, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 150 miles (242 km) |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 3:27 AM |
Last train 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain trains will get you between Freiburg Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
TGV
FlixTrain
FAQs: Trains from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Most Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Freiburg Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre
Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf train station facilities and services
Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafe Einstein, Pizzaria Picasso, Babeuf, Café Hermann
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. ATMs are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Information desks are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Minerva, Hotel Barbara, Parkhotel Post, Hotel Oberkirch.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
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